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flounced

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verb

past tense of flounce

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flounced
Adjective
  • Framed by geometric breeze blocks that evoke classic midcentury cool, the patio offers a stylish sanctuary for evening relaxation, featuring a fringed hammock and cozy rattan seating.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Known for his fringed mask and cinematic brand of outlaw country, Peck delivered a high-energy set that blended dramatic stage presence with crowd-pleasing singalongs.
    Staff Photographer, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Troy — who is a Pony of the Americas, according to his owners, the Beaulieu family — pranced around his yard upon exiting the hospital trailer, receiving pets and apples.
    Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • And the preacher pranced around the stage.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • In 2026, booking a trip at home or abroad can feel laced with uncertainty.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
  • However, unlike laced sneakers that are always coming undone, these shoes feature an easy-to-use adjustable hook-and-loop strap for better wearability.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The German served up wiener schnitzel the following year, while in 1988 Scotland’s Sandy Lyle laid on some haggis – sheep’s offal minced, spiced and served in its stomach, and plated up to the sound of bagpipes.
    Don Riddell, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The remarks inspired a wave of backlash from creatives in the field, musicians, and fellow Hollywood stars, who have not minced words while criticizing Chalamet's comments — and initially, Doja was happy to jump on the bandwagon.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • These extravagant suits — plumed, bejeweled, beaded and sequined — are handcrafted in secret for an entire year, to be unveiled on Mardi Gras day.
    Nichole Marks, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Sarah Jessica Parker posed in a series of sequined dresses for a new campaign for SJP Fragrances.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Following the release last Friday of ARIRANG, the lads strutted their stuff the next day with a live show at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square, livestreamed globally on Netflix as BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang.
    Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The first lady, wearing a white pantsuit and matching heels, strutted alongside the humanoid named Figure3 before hosting a roundtable discussion on the second day of the inaugural Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit on March 25.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • At last Sun Ra sashayed onstage.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Dancing With the Stars pro Gleb Savchenko and troupe member Marcquet Hill sashayed their way onto Tuesday's episode of the long-running CBS soap as a couple of hip-thrusting bachelorette party dancers.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Photos of the clothing items were shown to the jury, including the blue jeans, which were embroidered with pink flowers on the front pockets.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Prosecutors discussed the pants Athena wore when she was abducted; Ashley Strand identified them positively, a pair of blue jeans with flowers embroidered on them.
    Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Flounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flounced. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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